Chapter 219
The short drama "Spring Day" has been online for some time. Unlike normal TV series, it was completed in less than a week.
The extremely long number of 120 episodes is nothing big. What is surprising is that it broke the previous 24-hour recharge record for short dramas on the first day of its release.
Upon returning to the crew, Zhou Xiao heard many staff members privately discussing the show. However, most of the comments were filled with sourness and contempt.
Combined with the recent online marketing, it seems that a brainless short drama that took them only a month to raise funds and shoot is taking the opportunity to criticize a serious TV series.
In addition to this group of people who openly expressed their dissatisfaction with this, some people in the crew took the opportunity to accept the olive branch extended by the short play crew and acted as nominal mentors to them.
Although skits were considered low-brow by these people, they made a lot of money, and that was a fact that was clear. The news of these double-dipping crew members had spread throughout the crew. While the producer of "Flower Journey" was still discussing with Zhou Xiao how to warn these people without causing any rifts, someone had already taken action.
Fang Xi's actions were much quicker than Zhou Xiao had imagined. When she returned to the set the next day, the staff members who had been caught cheating had already been ordered to leave. Other staff members said that those who had left were filled with regret.
When Zhou Xiao joined the crew, new faces had already taken over. To Zhou Xiao, who had only recently arrived at the film and television city, these people were undoubtedly strangers. But to the staff who had basically taken root there, they were old acquaintances.
While the actors were preparing for a dramatic scene, Fang Xi had already ushered the crew into the conference room. Zhou Xiao, watching from the sidelines, hadn't initially planned to go in, but when Director Fang pointed his finger at him, he followed the others inside.
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"In my crew, I won't accept anyone trying to take advantage of the situation and lower their standards to get by!" In the meeting room, seeing that almost everyone had arrived, Fang Xi's tone was firm, and then he asked Wang Hao, who was guarding the computer, to post the rough cut results of an editor who was fired today.
Zhou Xiao, a non-staff member assigned by Fang Xi, watched the scene clearly from the crowd. While the editing on the big screen was decent, it was inferior to what she had seen before. Having previously spent some time on the set of "Spring Day," she knew exactly why Director Fang was so angry when she watched the editing video.
The "straightforwardness" and "excitement" of the short drama have affected the editor's feel. As "Flowers Journey" is a meaningful drama, this editing technique is naturally incompatible with it, and even destroys the actors' careful performance and the scene arrangement to enhance the emotions.
The crew of "Flower Walk" is currently refining a detail for the lead actor, and Team A's daily filming schedule is now stuck on that one detail. This kind of content requires the actors to understand it on their own, and no one else can help; they have to figure it out on their own. This is precisely why some people are starting to accept offers for short dramas, as they otherwise wouldn't have the time.
Zhou Xiao looked at the clips carefully, lost in thought. Fang Xi was still talking in the room, but Zhou Xiao's thoughts were no longer on her. Because, just now, the system notification sounded after a long time.
[Ding! System upgrade successful! Detecting the host's side quest, and gaining positive reputation for participating in a photoshoot for the first time, rewarded with a photoshoot training room [10 points required to open the training room each time, and can only be redeemed at a 1:1 ratio using recognition points]]
The system is online! Zhou Xiao, who had just heard the notification sound, hadn't recovered from his surprise when he heard the system notification sound again.
[Ding! NINE STAR group event "Lin'an Station Concert" detected, automatically issuing ticket*1]
Zhou Xiao was stunned; she had actually forgotten about this. However, with this ticket included, she now had seven tickets. And since only Zhu Jian and Li Mo could attend the concert, there were still four tickets left.
Seeing the system's "ticket replenishment" behavior, Zhou Xiao couldn't help but start thinking, what should be done with the extra tickets? Maybe he could give them away in a raffle to his co-shareholders?
The meeting was over. Zhou Xiao, who walked out of the room with Wang Hao, was still a little curious about the new training room added to the system. He was thinking of finding a place to open the training room and take a closer look.
But he heard the person next to him sighing, "The few people Director Fang fired this time were all veterans. I don't know how many people were eyeing these positions. It's a pity that the director only spoke based on the video~" After saying this, he swaggered away before Zhou Xiao.
"Just watch the video and you'll hear it." Zhou Xiao repeated this sentence silently in her heart. When she saw Wang Hao's back as he left in a dashing manner, she knew that this was what he said specifically for her to hear.
Director Fang fired several technical staff members at once, which was actually a sign of his confidence in his own abilities. However, the crew cannot rely on just one director, and the gaps that need to be filled are beginning to become apparent to everyone.
Of these positions, the most important and closely watched is post-production. While this position might seem unremarkable on a typical film crew, and might even be dark and tiring, it's a highly sought-after position here. If given the opportunity, you can even receive one-on-one guidance from a renowned director.
The afternoon shoot was for Group B, directed by someone else. Zhou Xiao was eager to see the training room, so she returned to the hotel. While she was on her way back, she received a call from Qin Shi.
Qin Shi on the other end of the phone sounded a little excited, "Zhou Xiao, come to our XS to shoot a commercial!"
Ever since the WP commercial shot by Zhou Xiao went viral, Qin Shi had privately mentioned the publicity team's regrets to Zhou Xiao many times. If Zhou Xiao had been invited to shoot the film, they wouldn't have been mocked by their colleagues every day for not recognizing their talent.
So when planning the promotional plan this time, the publicity and promotion team immediately thought of Zhou Xiao, which is why they sent Qin Shi, who had a good relationship with her, to ask Zhou Xiao about it. In addition to the invitation, there was also some intention of making inquiries.
Zhou Xiao thought for a moment and didn't agree immediately. Instead, she asked Qin Shi about the time and location of the shoot. She planned to see how things went tomorrow before making a decision.
Qin Shi didn't rush to ask Zhou Xiao to agree. When she learned that Zhou Xiao was now in the crew directed by Fang Xi, she was also stunned. Then she felt sincerely happy for Zhou Xiao.
As she spoke, Qin Shi's tone began to shift from envy to seriousness. "Director Fang! She's also a master at shooting commercials. You know that green tea commercial? It was shot by Director Fang! It's already a classic in the hearts of a generation. Zhou Xiao, you really can observe and learn more on the crew. You can't teach others by just verbal experience."
As soon as Qin Shi mentioned the green tea beverage commercial, Zhou Xiao's mind rang with the background music that had accompanied her since childhood. It was said that when Fang Xi filmed this commercial, it was her first time, and this shot became a classic.
"Don't worry, I will!" Zhou Xiao also responded seriously. During her time on the crew, she was basically rooted in Group A of "Flower Walk", observing Director Fang's on-site directing and filming.
After returning to the hotel and greeting the front desk staff, Zhou Xiao returned to his room, locked the door, and impatiently sat on the sofa, calling the system in his mind. The system's recent disconnection had made Zhou Xiao somewhat unaccustomed.
"System, system, what have you updated recently?" The system in Zhou Xiao's mind was not much different from her previous impression, but the long update time made her a little curious.
【It is an upgrade, not an update】
Zhou Xiao was curious after hearing this, "Upgrade?"
[System version updated, new [Camera Training Room] added, please work hard to complete the task]
At the system prompt, a new icon shimmered on the interface. Zhou Xiao selected it without a second thought. Suddenly, she seemed to be in a massive movie theater. However, aside from the massive screen, the empty space contained only a comfortable-looking chair and a desk.
Looking at the familiar notebook on the desk, Zhou Xiao was certain it was the same desk she had personally arranged at the Huashang Hotel in Shanghai. Sure enough, she reached out and picked up a photo frame. The frame didn't contain a photo, but rather a circular acrylic plate with a signature.
The only thing standing out on the desk was the remote control, which sat quietly there. Zhou Xiao understood, and once again raised her head to look at the dark screen. She reached out and picked up the remote control, pressing it. The dragon symbol appeared, and then—
[Please exchange ten points with the recognition value to open the [Photography Training Room]]
Zhou Xiao felt himself choke. How had the system learned this kind of unlocking trick for video platforms? And it did it so well. Apparently, this upgrade had perfected it, allowing it to even simulate watching VIP TV series.
After redeeming the tickets, a dense array of movie/TV series icons appeared on the big screen. The time span of these movies was quite large, and of course, the movies among them were all the best.
"Tsk tsk, if these resources were given to Scissorhands, it would be a real treasure trove," Zhou Xiao sighed, and suddenly said, "System, do you have any thoughts of your own? I remember some of the movies above seem to be still being shown in theaters!"
【system:……】
[Ding! 10 o'clock has been refunded to the host's account. Please start training.]
Among the icons that filled the screen, several disappeared without anyone noticing. Zhou Xiao, the "culprit," didn't realize it; she was almost amused by the system's point refund.
If she said she was just saying it casually, would the system retract it? Given the current system, it's hard to say.
Refocusing her attention, Zhou Xiao already knew what the first step of training in the [Photography Training Room] was. Intake! Purposefully watching and reviewing a large amount of films, especially those masterpieces by masters with their own unique characteristics. Learning through observation—this was the purpose of the desk in the space.
Zhou Xiao calmed down and found a familiar name among the TV series and movies - "Falling in Love"
After selecting the film, the ultra-high-definition footage unfolded on the large screen. Under the enhanced focus of the training room, Zhou Xiao saw a photographic aesthetic she had never noticed before.
At this moment, Zhou Xiao also realized the magical scene in this [Camera Training Room]. The video playing was actually pausing, slowing down, and rewinding at her will, the whole process was incredibly smooth!
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